Suda's
Carl · 370 Google reviewsSuda's — top-tier middle eastern in Bucktown. The space has a modern, polished edge. This is cooking with real conviction. Owner-operated. Christina Huynh: "The grilled vegetables were also unexpectedly delicious: tender and well-seasoned" [$$]
What 588 diners keep saying
What 588 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The food and atmosphere was incredible. Great food and kind staff. You can tell that they care about their ingredients and flavors. Had the trio dip, tabbouleh, batata, kibbeh, sambusek, beef and lamb skewer and kefta”
“words cannot describe how much I miss Lebanon so I had to go to a Lebanese restaurant and wow was it delicious. the owner was immensely kind and everyone was so smiley and welcoming. highly highly recommend eating here especially if you're a Lebanese in Chicago missing the vibes of our most beautiful country”
“Amazing food! The appetizers and the shish taouk were 10/10. The service was great and the owner was so sweet. I would recommend dining in!”
“My son took me to Suda’s for my birthday and Mother’s Day’s celebration. What a beautiful place it is! The delicious food and delightful atmosphere made such unforgettable memories for me. The owner even gifted me exquisite dessert to ace it!”
“The food and atmosphere here is top tier. It’s like eating at your favorite aunts house - everything is superb and so neat. I loved the cauliflower and labaneh!”
“As a Lebanese, this is the best Lebanese restaurant I’ve tried so far in the US. The service was great as well. Could be on the more expensive side though so beware!”
“We went for Mother’s Day, the food is amazing and so flavorful. The staff is so friendly and nice, very welcoming people. I love the vibe and atmosphere they even handed flowers for all moms which is so sweet”
“What a lovely restaurant! My friends and I came in the evening and were seated right away! The server was very nice and knowledgeable. We ordered the arak and some appetizers and tried the smaller platter. The food was so delicious and fresh! I loved it and look forward to coming back!”
“We had the best celebration at Suda's! The food was incredible! Everything so flavorful and authentic, you can tell that they know how to make great food like your family would make for you. The service was amazing too, they check in on you frequently, and Ms. Suda was the sweetest! You can tell she really cares about everyone and treat them like family. I would definitely recommend anyone to try this place and enjoy some delicious food!”
“Delicious food and great warm service. Will definitely come back! Hummus was 👌🏼”
“Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and made with care. What really stood out though was the service and hospitality, especially from our server Ashorina. Very welcoming, attentive, and made us feel genuinely appreciated as guests. It’s rare to find a place that delivers both amazing food and such warm service. They made our family feel like apart of theirs. Definitely a big reason I’ll be coming back again soon. Highly recommend!”
“Tried this spot recently and was pleasantly surprised. Most people go for Lebanese food for the meat, but the vegetarian and lighter options here really stood out. The falafel was perfectly crisp, the grape leaves were fresh and well-balanced, and a lot of the dishes had this bright, citrusy flavor with pomegranate that made everything taste really fresh. Nothing felt too heavy, even the richer plates. Also had the salmon and it was honestly one of my favorites, perfectly cooked, super tender, and topped with a rich, flavorful sauce that didn’t overpower the fish. Overall, a great place if you’re looking for something flavorful but not greasy. Definitely one I’d come back to when I want something fresh but still satisfying.”
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